Qatar, currently the world's number one exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), recently announced that it will increase production from 77 million tonnes of natural gas to 100 million tonnes a year by 2024.
With proven gas reserves of almost 26 trillion cubic metres, the peninsula is home to the world's third-largest reserves of gas after Russia and Iran. The majority of Qatar's natural gas is located offshore in the North Field which is shared with Iran. Gas has helped transform Qatar into one of the richest countries in the world, and at current prices, the announced increase in production would translate to revenues of around $30bn.
Corporate energy giants like ExxonMobil, Shell and Total are already lobbying the government to take part in the expansion.
So what does Qatar's ambitious natural gas expansion plan mean for the LNG market and the world's future energy supply?
"The demand for LNG is expanding ... it has been said that towards 2025 in the first half of the next decade, supplies of LNG might be short and that's exactly what Qatar is banking upon. Announcing a major expansion of its export capacity, they [Qatar] aim at coming onto the market at the moment when supply might be relatively short," says
ProfessorGiacomo Luciani from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.
More from Counting the Cost on:
YouTube - http://aje.io/countingthecostYT
Website - http://aljazeera.com/countingthecost/

published:08 Jul 2017

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Taken from Occidental's 2012AnnualVideo.
Portions of these videos have statements about the future that may not materialize, and include reserves disclosures we could not use in our filings with the SEC. For warnings about these statement, read more here: http://oxycom-s.oxy.com/Information/Pages/Media-Disclaimers.aspx.

The Pearl-Qatar

The Pearl-Qatar (Arabic:اللؤلؤة قطر‎) in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. As of January 2015, there are 12,000 residents.

Once fully completed, The Pearl will create over 32 kilometres of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 18,831 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2018. Developed by United Development Company and planned by architecture and design firm Callison, the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha's West Bay Lagoon area.

In 2004, when the project was first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5billion. It is now believed the project will cost $15 billion upon completion.

Etymology

The name "The Pearl" was chosen because the island is being built on one of Qatar's previous major pearl diving sites. Qatar was one of the major pearl traders of Asia before the Japanese introduced cheaper more affordable pearls just before Qatar's oil boom. The Pearl Qatar will help represent Qatar's rich past in the pearl industry. Once completed The Pearl will resemble a string of pearls.

Warwick, Rhode Island

Warwick (i/ˈwɒrɪk/WORR-ik, more locally /ˈwɔːrwɪk/) is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. It is the second largest city in the state, with a population of 82,672 at the 2010 census. Its mayor has been Scott Avedisian since 2000. Founded by Samuel Gorton in 1642, Warwick has witnessed major events in American history.

Music

The Pearl (album)

The Pearl is an album by ambient musicians Harold Budd and Brian Eno, which was released in 1984. This album is similar to Budd and Eno's previous collaboration Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror, consisting mostly of subtly treated piano textures, but this time with more pronounced electronic treatments and nature recordings. This album was produced with Daniel Lanois, who is also credited on the front cover.

See also

The Pearl (novel)

The Pearl is a novella by American author John Steinbeck, first published in 1947. It is the story of a pearl diver, Kino, and explores man's nature as well as greed and evil. Steinbeck's inspiration was a Mexican folk tale from La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, which he had heard in a visit to the formerly pearl-rich region in 1940. In 1947, it was adapted into a Mexican film named La perla and in 1987 into a Kannada movie Ondu Muttina Kathe. The story is one of Steinbeck's most popular books and has been widely used in high school classes.The Pearl is sometimes considered a parable.

Summary

When Coyotito, a very young child, is stung by a scorpion, Kino, his father, must find a way to pay the town doctor to treat him. The doctor denies Kino out of racism, which enrages him. Shortly thereafter, Kino discovers an enormous, lucid pearl which he is ready to sell to pay the doctor. Everyone calls it "the Pearl of the World," and many people begin to covet it. That very night Kino is attacked in his own home. Determined to get rid of the pearl, the following morning he takes it to the "pearl buyers auction" in town; however, the "auction" is actually a corrupt sham and always has been. The "buyers" normally pretend to auction each pearl and pretend bid against each other, but in reality they are all paid a salary by a single man, they all turn the pearls over to him and he resells them outside the village, thus cheating the locals. The corrupt pearl buyers try to convince Kino that the pearl is the equivalent of "fools gold" and they refuse to pay any more than incredibly low amounts of money. Kino decides to go over the mountains to the capital to find a better price. Juana, Kino's wife, sees that the pearl brings darkness and greed, and sneaks out of the house late at night to throw it back into the ocean. When Kino catches her, he furiously attacks her and leaves her on the beach.

🇶🇦 Qatar's gas expansion | Counting the Cost

Qatar, currently the world's number one exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), recently announced that it will increase production from 77 million tonnes of natural gas to 100 million tonnes a year by 2024.
With proven gas reserves of almost 26 trillion cubic metres, the peninsula is home to the world's third-largest reserves of gas after Russia and Iran. The majority of Qatar's natural gas is located offshore in the North Field which is shared with Iran. Gas has helped transform Qatar into one of the richest countries in the world, and at current prices, the announced increase in production would translate to revenues of around $30bn.
Corporate energy giants like ExxonMobil, Shell and Total are already lobbying the government to take part in the expansion.
So what does Qatar's ambitious natural gas expansion plan mean for the LNG market and the world's future energy supply?
"The demand for LNG is expanding ... it has been said that towards 2025 in the first half of the next decade, supplies of LNG might be short and that's exactly what Qatar is banking upon. Announcing a major expansion of its export capacity, they [Qatar] aim at coming onto the market at the moment when supply might be relatively short," says
ProfessorGiacomo Luciani from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.
More from Counting the Cost on:
YouTube - http://aje.io/countingthecostYT
Website - http://aljazeera.com/countingthecost/

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Oxy's Operations in Qatar

Oxy's Operations in Qatar

Oxy's Operations in Qatar

Taken from Occidental's 2012AnnualVideo.
Portions of these videos have statements about the future that may not materialize, and include reserves disclosures we could not use in our filings with the SEC. For warnings about these statement, read more here: http://oxycom-s.oxy.com/Information/Pages/Media-Disclaimers.aspx.

28 DAYS Offshore

Qatar/Doha The Pearl اللؤلؤة قطر (Marina) Part 14

https://www.youtube.com/user/nurettinodunya/playlists
Welcome to my travelchannel.On my channel you can find more than 1000 films of almost 80 countries. See the playlist on my youtube channel.Enjoy!
Pearl Doha-Qatar:
The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island off the West Bay coast featuring Mediterranean-style yacht-lined marinas, upmarket residential towers, villas and internationally renowned hotels, as well as luxury shopping at top brand name boutiques and showrooms.A popular dining spot with dozens of restaurants, its waterfront promenades are lined with cafes and restaurants serving every taste – from a refreshing ice cream to a five-star dining experience.
The Pearl-Qatar (Arabic: اللؤلؤة قطر‎) in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. As ofJanuary 2015, there are 12,000 residents.
Once fully completed, The Pearl will create over 32 kilometres of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 18,831 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2018. Developed by UnitedDevelopmentCompany and planned by architecture and design firm Callison, the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha's West Bay Lagoon area.
Residential development on the island is intended to incorporate various national and international themes, including aspects of Arabic, Mediterranean, and European culture. There are ten precincts that make up The Pearl-Qatar Island.PortoArabiaTowers
In 2004, when the project was first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5 billion.[3] It is now believed the project will cost $15 billion upon completion.
Designed and engineered to be an everlasting icon in Qatar, The Pearl-Qatar is UDC’s jewel in the crown. Home to a number of enchanting precincts, The Pearl offers luxurious living to a multitude of refined tastes.A self-sustaining real estate development that includes all the amenities and lifestyle privileges any resident or guest could ask for. Distributed across architecturally distinct precincts, The Pearl offers apartments, villas, townhouses, diverse leisure and entertainment facilities, award-winning marinas and beautiful serene beaches.
Add to that a selection of renowned restaurants and high-end shopping outlets from luxury fashion brands, as well as a multitude of culinary offerings from around the world to suit every taste.The Pearl-Qatar is truly a masterpiece of private and modern living, where life takes on a beautiful angle no matter where you set your eyes.
Qatar Cool
Since 2003, Qatar Cool has capitalized on UDC’s strategic vision to create a centralized utility company dedicated to providing district cooling to both The Pearl-Qatar and the West Bay District, whilst focusing on the growing industrial, commercial and residential developments in Qatar.
In 2010, the Company inaugurated the world’s largest district cooling plant ‘The Integrated District Cooling Plant’ (IDCP) at the Pearl-Qatar.
IDCP services throughout the Island, ultimately supplying 130,000 tons of refrigeration to the Island’s 45,000 residents.
Two other plants are fully operational in West Bay, producing 67,000 Tons of Refrigeration (TR) and serving 52 towers. A third plant in the West Bay area with a total capacity of 40,000 TR will be operational in 2016.

🇶🇦 Qatar's gas expansion | Counting the Cost

Qatar, currently the world's number one exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), recently announced that it will increase production from 77 million tonnes of natural gas to 100 million tonnes a year by 2024.
With proven gas reserves of almost 26 trillion cubic metres, the peninsula is home to the world's third-largest reserves of gas after Russia and Iran. The majority of Qatar's natural gas is located offshore in the North Field which is shared with Iran. Gas has helped transform Qatar into one of the richest countries in the world, and at current prices, the announced increase in production would translate to revenues of around $30bn.
Corporate energy giants like ExxonMobil, Shell and Total are already lobbying the government to take part in the expansion.
So what does Qatar's ambiti...

published: 08 Jul 2017

Oxy's Operations in Qatar

Taken from Occidental's 2012AnnualVideo.
Portions of these videos have statements about the future that may not materialize, and include reserves disclosures we could not use in our filings with the SEC. For warnings about these statement, read more here: http://oxycom-s.oxy.com/Information/Pages/Media-Disclaimers.aspx.

Shell LNG production reactor facilities Qatar

28 DAYS Offshore

Qatar/Doha The Pearl اللؤلؤة قطر (Marina) Part 14

https://www.youtube.com/user/nurettinodunya/playlists
Welcome to my travelchannel.On my channel you can find more than 1000 films of almost 80 countries. See the playlist on my youtube channel.Enjoy!
Pearl Doha-Qatar:
The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island off the West Bay coast featuring Mediterranean-style yacht-lined marinas, upmarket residential towers, villas and internationally renowned hotels, as well as luxury shopping at top brand name boutiques and showrooms.A popular dining spot with dozens of restaurants, its waterfront promenades are lined with cafes and restaurants serving every taste – from a refreshing ice cream to a five-star dining experience.
The Pearl-Qatar (Arabic: اللؤلؤة قطر‎) in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It is the...

🇶🇦 Qatar's gas expansion | Counting the Cost

Qatar, currently the world's number one exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), recently announced that it will increase production from 77 million tonnes of n...

Qatar, currently the world's number one exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), recently announced that it will increase production from 77 million tonnes of natural gas to 100 million tonnes a year by 2024.
With proven gas reserves of almost 26 trillion cubic metres, the peninsula is home to the world's third-largest reserves of gas after Russia and Iran. The majority of Qatar's natural gas is located offshore in the North Field which is shared with Iran. Gas has helped transform Qatar into one of the richest countries in the world, and at current prices, the announced increase in production would translate to revenues of around $30bn.
Corporate energy giants like ExxonMobil, Shell and Total are already lobbying the government to take part in the expansion.
So what does Qatar's ambitious natural gas expansion plan mean for the LNG market and the world's future energy supply?
"The demand for LNG is expanding ... it has been said that towards 2025 in the first half of the next decade, supplies of LNG might be short and that's exactly what Qatar is banking upon. Announcing a major expansion of its export capacity, they [Qatar] aim at coming onto the market at the moment when supply might be relatively short," says
ProfessorGiacomo Luciani from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.
More from Counting the Cost on:
YouTube - http://aje.io/countingthecostYT
Website - http://aljazeera.com/countingthecost/

Qatar, currently the world's number one exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), recently announced that it will increase production from 77 million tonnes of natural gas to 100 million tonnes a year by 2024.
With proven gas reserves of almost 26 trillion cubic metres, the peninsula is home to the world's third-largest reserves of gas after Russia and Iran. The majority of Qatar's natural gas is located offshore in the North Field which is shared with Iran. Gas has helped transform Qatar into one of the richest countries in the world, and at current prices, the announced increase in production would translate to revenues of around $30bn.
Corporate energy giants like ExxonMobil, Shell and Total are already lobbying the government to take part in the expansion.
So what does Qatar's ambitious natural gas expansion plan mean for the LNG market and the world's future energy supply?
"The demand for LNG is expanding ... it has been said that towards 2025 in the first half of the next decade, supplies of LNG might be short and that's exactly what Qatar is banking upon. Announcing a major expansion of its export capacity, they [Qatar] aim at coming onto the market at the moment when supply might be relatively short," says
ProfessorGiacomo Luciani from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.
More from Counting the Cost on:
YouTube - http://aje.io/countingthecostYT
Website - http://aljazeera.com/countingthecost/

Taken from Occidental's 2012AnnualVideo.
Portions of these videos have statements about the future that may not materialize, and include reserves disclosures we could not use in our filings with the SEC. For warnings about these statement, read more here: http://oxycom-s.oxy.com/Information/Pages/Media-Disclaimers.aspx.

Taken from Occidental's 2012AnnualVideo.
Portions of these videos have statements about the future that may not materialize, and include reserves disclosures we could not use in our filings with the SEC. For warnings about these statement, read more here: http://oxycom-s.oxy.com/Information/Pages/Media-Disclaimers.aspx.

Qatar/Doha The Pearl اللؤلؤة قطر (Marina) Part 14

https://www.youtube.com/user/nurettinodunya/playlists
Welcome to my travelchannel.On my channel you can find more than 1000 films of almost 80 countries. See th...

https://www.youtube.com/user/nurettinodunya/playlists
Welcome to my travelchannel.On my channel you can find more than 1000 films of almost 80 countries. See the playlist on my youtube channel.Enjoy!
Pearl Doha-Qatar:
The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island off the West Bay coast featuring Mediterranean-style yacht-lined marinas, upmarket residential towers, villas and internationally renowned hotels, as well as luxury shopping at top brand name boutiques and showrooms.A popular dining spot with dozens of restaurants, its waterfront promenades are lined with cafes and restaurants serving every taste – from a refreshing ice cream to a five-star dining experience.
The Pearl-Qatar (Arabic: اللؤلؤة قطر‎) in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. As ofJanuary 2015, there are 12,000 residents.
Once fully completed, The Pearl will create over 32 kilometres of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 18,831 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2018. Developed by UnitedDevelopmentCompany and planned by architecture and design firm Callison, the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha's West Bay Lagoon area.
Residential development on the island is intended to incorporate various national and international themes, including aspects of Arabic, Mediterranean, and European culture. There are ten precincts that make up The Pearl-Qatar Island.PortoArabiaTowers
In 2004, when the project was first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5 billion.[3] It is now believed the project will cost $15 billion upon completion.
Designed and engineered to be an everlasting icon in Qatar, The Pearl-Qatar is UDC’s jewel in the crown. Home to a number of enchanting precincts, The Pearl offers luxurious living to a multitude of refined tastes.A self-sustaining real estate development that includes all the amenities and lifestyle privileges any resident or guest could ask for. Distributed across architecturally distinct precincts, The Pearl offers apartments, villas, townhouses, diverse leisure and entertainment facilities, award-winning marinas and beautiful serene beaches.
Add to that a selection of renowned restaurants and high-end shopping outlets from luxury fashion brands, as well as a multitude of culinary offerings from around the world to suit every taste.The Pearl-Qatar is truly a masterpiece of private and modern living, where life takes on a beautiful angle no matter where you set your eyes.
Qatar Cool
Since 2003, Qatar Cool has capitalized on UDC’s strategic vision to create a centralized utility company dedicated to providing district cooling to both The Pearl-Qatar and the West Bay District, whilst focusing on the growing industrial, commercial and residential developments in Qatar.
In 2010, the Company inaugurated the world’s largest district cooling plant ‘The Integrated District Cooling Plant’ (IDCP) at the Pearl-Qatar.
IDCP services throughout the Island, ultimately supplying 130,000 tons of refrigeration to the Island’s 45,000 residents.
Two other plants are fully operational in West Bay, producing 67,000 Tons of Refrigeration (TR) and serving 52 towers. A third plant in the West Bay area with a total capacity of 40,000 TR will be operational in 2016.

https://www.youtube.com/user/nurettinodunya/playlists
Welcome to my travelchannel.On my channel you can find more than 1000 films of almost 80 countries. See the playlist on my youtube channel.Enjoy!
Pearl Doha-Qatar:
The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island off the West Bay coast featuring Mediterranean-style yacht-lined marinas, upmarket residential towers, villas and internationally renowned hotels, as well as luxury shopping at top brand name boutiques and showrooms.A popular dining spot with dozens of restaurants, its waterfront promenades are lined with cafes and restaurants serving every taste – from a refreshing ice cream to a five-star dining experience.
The Pearl-Qatar (Arabic: اللؤلؤة قطر‎) in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. As ofJanuary 2015, there are 12,000 residents.
Once fully completed, The Pearl will create over 32 kilometres of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 18,831 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2018. Developed by UnitedDevelopmentCompany and planned by architecture and design firm Callison, the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha's West Bay Lagoon area.
Residential development on the island is intended to incorporate various national and international themes, including aspects of Arabic, Mediterranean, and European culture. There are ten precincts that make up The Pearl-Qatar Island.PortoArabiaTowers
In 2004, when the project was first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5 billion.[3] It is now believed the project will cost $15 billion upon completion.
Designed and engineered to be an everlasting icon in Qatar, The Pearl-Qatar is UDC’s jewel in the crown. Home to a number of enchanting precincts, The Pearl offers luxurious living to a multitude of refined tastes.A self-sustaining real estate development that includes all the amenities and lifestyle privileges any resident or guest could ask for. Distributed across architecturally distinct precincts, The Pearl offers apartments, villas, townhouses, diverse leisure and entertainment facilities, award-winning marinas and beautiful serene beaches.
Add to that a selection of renowned restaurants and high-end shopping outlets from luxury fashion brands, as well as a multitude of culinary offerings from around the world to suit every taste.The Pearl-Qatar is truly a masterpiece of private and modern living, where life takes on a beautiful angle no matter where you set your eyes.
Qatar Cool
Since 2003, Qatar Cool has capitalized on UDC’s strategic vision to create a centralized utility company dedicated to providing district cooling to both The Pearl-Qatar and the West Bay District, whilst focusing on the growing industrial, commercial and residential developments in Qatar.
In 2010, the Company inaugurated the world’s largest district cooling plant ‘The Integrated District Cooling Plant’ (IDCP) at the Pearl-Qatar.
IDCP services throughout the Island, ultimately supplying 130,000 tons of refrigeration to the Island’s 45,000 residents.
Two other plants are fully operational in West Bay, producing 67,000 Tons of Refrigeration (TR) and serving 52 towers. A third plant in the West Bay area with a total capacity of 40,000 TR will be operational in 2016.

🇶🇦 Qatar's gas expansion | Counting the Cost

Qatar, currently the world's number one exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), recently announced that it will increase production from 77 million tonnes of natural gas to 100 million tonnes a year by 2024.
With proven gas reserves of almost 26 trillion cubic metres, the peninsula is home to the world's third-largest reserves of gas after Russia and Iran. The majority of Qatar's natural gas is located offshore in the North Field which is shared with Iran. Gas has helped transform Qatar into one of the richest countries in the world, and at current prices, the announced increase in production would translate to revenues of around $30bn.
Corporate energy giants like ExxonMobil, Shell and Total are already lobbying the government to take part in the expansion.
So what does Qatar's ambitious natural gas expansion plan mean for the LNG market and the world's future energy supply?
"The demand for LNG is expanding ... it has been said that towards 2025 in the first half of the next decade, supplies of LNG might be short and that's exactly what Qatar is banking upon. Announcing a major expansion of its export capacity, they [Qatar] aim at coming onto the market at the moment when supply might be relatively short," says
ProfessorGiacomo Luciani from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.
More from Counting the Cost on:
YouTube - http://aje.io/countingthecostYT
Website - http://aljazeera.com/countingthecost/

Oxy's Operations in Qatar

Taken from Occidental's 2012AnnualVideo.
Portions of these videos have statements about the future that may not materialize, and include reserves disclosures we could not use in our filings with the SEC. For warnings about these statement, read more here: http://oxycom-s.oxy.com/Information/Pages/Media-Disclaimers.aspx.

Qatar/Doha The Pearl اللؤلؤة قطر (Marina) Part 14

https://www.youtube.com/user/nurettinodunya/playlists
Welcome to my travelchannel.On my channel you can find more than 1000 films of almost 80 countries. See the playlist on my youtube channel.Enjoy!
Pearl Doha-Qatar:
The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island off the West Bay coast featuring Mediterranean-style yacht-lined marinas, upmarket residential towers, villas and internationally renowned hotels, as well as luxury shopping at top brand name boutiques and showrooms.A popular dining spot with dozens of restaurants, its waterfront promenades are lined with cafes and restaurants serving every taste – from a refreshing ice cream to a five-star dining experience.
The Pearl-Qatar (Arabic: اللؤلؤة قطر‎) in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. As ofJanuary 2015, there are 12,000 residents.
Once fully completed, The Pearl will create over 32 kilometres of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 18,831 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2018. Developed by UnitedDevelopmentCompany and planned by architecture and design firm Callison, the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha's West Bay Lagoon area.
Residential development on the island is intended to incorporate various national and international themes, including aspects of Arabic, Mediterranean, and European culture. There are ten precincts that make up The Pearl-Qatar Island.PortoArabiaTowers
In 2004, when the project was first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5 billion.[3] It is now believed the project will cost $15 billion upon completion.
Designed and engineered to be an everlasting icon in Qatar, The Pearl-Qatar is UDC’s jewel in the crown. Home to a number of enchanting precincts, The Pearl offers luxurious living to a multitude of refined tastes.A self-sustaining real estate development that includes all the amenities and lifestyle privileges any resident or guest could ask for. Distributed across architecturally distinct precincts, The Pearl offers apartments, villas, townhouses, diverse leisure and entertainment facilities, award-winning marinas and beautiful serene beaches.
Add to that a selection of renowned restaurants and high-end shopping outlets from luxury fashion brands, as well as a multitude of culinary offerings from around the world to suit every taste.The Pearl-Qatar is truly a masterpiece of private and modern living, where life takes on a beautiful angle no matter where you set your eyes.
Qatar Cool
Since 2003, Qatar Cool has capitalized on UDC’s strategic vision to create a centralized utility company dedicated to providing district cooling to both The Pearl-Qatar and the West Bay District, whilst focusing on the growing industrial, commercial and residential developments in Qatar.
In 2010, the Company inaugurated the world’s largest district cooling plant ‘The Integrated District Cooling Plant’ (IDCP) at the Pearl-Qatar.
IDCP services throughout the Island, ultimately supplying 130,000 tons of refrigeration to the Island’s 45,000 residents.
Two other plants are fully operational in West Bay, producing 67,000 Tons of Refrigeration (TR) and serving 52 towers. A third plant in the West Bay area with a total capacity of 40,000 TR will be operational in 2016.

The Pearl-Qatar

The Pearl-Qatar (Arabic:اللؤلؤة قطر‎) in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. As of January 2015, there are 12,000 residents.

Once fully completed, The Pearl will create over 32 kilometres of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 18,831 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2018. Developed by United Development Company and planned by architecture and design firm Callison, the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha's West Bay Lagoon area.

In 2004, when the project was first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5billion. It is now believed the project will cost $15 billion upon completion.

Etymology

The name "The Pearl" was chosen because the island is being built on one of Qatar's previous major pearl diving sites. Qatar was one of the major pearl traders of Asia before the Japanese introduced cheaper more affordable pearls just before Qatar's oil boom. The Pearl Qatar will help represent Qatar's rich past in the pearl industry. Once completed The Pearl will resemble a string of pearls.